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The Argentina national team will face Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 16 with Drew Fischer as referee. The Canadian has experience in the MLS and has refereed important matches.
Who is Drew Fischer?
Drew Fischer is a 45-year-old Canadian referee who has refereed matches in the MLS since 2012. He has been an international referee since 2015 and has participated in competitions such as the Gold Cup and the Nations League.
Experience in the MLS
Fischer has refereed important matches in the MLS, including the final between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps in 2025. He has also had encounters with Lionel Messi in the American league.
Background with Lionel Messi
Fischer has two notable encounters with Lionel Messi in the MLS. In May 2024, he applied a new rule that forced Messi to leave the field for two minutes. He also refereed the MLS final in 2025, in which Inter Miami was crowned champion.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola - Argentina | 0-2 |
The Argentina national team comes into this match with a streak of three consecutive wins, after defeating Angola 0-2 on November 14, 2025. Their recent form is 3W-0D-0L, which puts them in a good position to face Cape Verde.
